Self-tanning can be considered a controversial subject in some circles. For example, it is generally not recommended by dermatologists and other skincare professionals. However, if you have weighed the pros and cons carefully and consulted with a physician, you may decide that you want to use tanning beds on a regular basis. In this case, purchasing a resale, or used, tanning bed might make better fiscal sense than paying fees at local tanning salons. Does this Spark an idea?
Talk to the managers or owners at local tanning salons. When salons update their equipment, they may be willing to sell you the old beds. If they're not currently selling any beds, you can at least get an idea of the price they usually charge when they are selling.
Contact specialty retailers that sell tanning beds to consumers. Even if a location is far away from where you live, you can get a good idea of how much it will cost to get a resale tanning bed with the features and capacity you want.
Check for private sales of tanning beds in your local newspaper and on websites like Craigslist.org. By contacting people who are selling tanning beds by phone or email, you can get an idea of the price range they're selling tanning beds for. Sometimes, ads even include the asking price for the resale tanning bed.
Factor in other costs. For example, if you're planning on purchasing the tanning bed from somewhere far away or if you do not have a vehicle to transport it, delivery or shipping costs will need to be added to the purchase price.
